More details about the name “Deborah”
Hebrew girl names include Deborah meaning bee and a symbol of industriousness, community and strength. It has strong biblical roots and a famous female figure in the Old Testament’s Book of Judges. The Song of Deborah one of the Bible’s oldest passages shows her role as a unifying leader.
It is known in both Judaism and Christianity as representing strength and intelligence. This name made it popular especially in English-speaking countries from the 1940s to the 1970s. Variations of this name include Debra, Débora and Déborah. Girl names that start with D have a wonderful variety of lovely and unique options to explore.
Famous people of this name include Revolutionary War hero Deborah Sampson and actress Deborah Kerr. This name represents productivity and guidance associated with enduring appeal across cultures. It ranked as high as #2 in 1955 and remained in the top 10 from 1950 to 1956.
Source: Social Security Administration, Girl Names Data